I'm pretty sad and disappointed - feel like I really blew it. Should I just leave it now or try to fix them? Also - Botox which has never been a problem seems to make them even worse!
Answer: It is likely that your surgeon did not understand or properly diagnosis your preexisting upper eyelid ptosis. Surprisingly, many eyelid surgeons really do not understand how to diagnosis and manage upper eyelid ptosis at the time of cosmetic blepharoplasty. You need more that just to have your ptosis corrected. You have a condition known as PUBS-post upper blepharoplasty syndrome. This is a common complication of upper blepharoplasty and includes: upper eyelid ptosis, hallow upper eyelid sulcus, compensatory eyebrow elevation, high or absent upper eyelid crease, compensatory eyebrow elevation, and upper eyelid lash ptosis. I routine repair these with a surgery that I have developed that addressed all of these issues. The attached video demonstrates this. The good news is that it is possible to have corrective surgery that will help you realize you original goal.
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Answer: It is likely that your surgeon did not understand or properly diagnosis your preexisting upper eyelid ptosis. Surprisingly, many eyelid surgeons really do not understand how to diagnosis and manage upper eyelid ptosis at the time of cosmetic blepharoplasty. You need more that just to have your ptosis corrected. You have a condition known as PUBS-post upper blepharoplasty syndrome. This is a common complication of upper blepharoplasty and includes: upper eyelid ptosis, hallow upper eyelid sulcus, compensatory eyebrow elevation, high or absent upper eyelid crease, compensatory eyebrow elevation, and upper eyelid lash ptosis. I routine repair these with a surgery that I have developed that addressed all of these issues. The attached video demonstrates this. The good news is that it is possible to have corrective surgery that will help you realize you original goal.
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December 5, 2021
Answer: Left upper eyelid ptosis Ptosis or lid drooping was present on your before pictures from 2016. It is a weakness of the eyelid muscle, under the skin, which helps to raise the eyelid. To improve on your condition, I would recommend repairing this muscle and that entails making appointment for a consultation with a Facial Plastic, Plastic, or Oculoplastic surgeon who has plenty of experience with this issue. Best of luck!
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December 5, 2021
Answer: Left upper eyelid ptosis Ptosis or lid drooping was present on your before pictures from 2016. It is a weakness of the eyelid muscle, under the skin, which helps to raise the eyelid. To improve on your condition, I would recommend repairing this muscle and that entails making appointment for a consultation with a Facial Plastic, Plastic, or Oculoplastic surgeon who has plenty of experience with this issue. Best of luck!
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December 5, 2021
Answer: Eyelid ptosis persists after upper blepharoplasty You have asymmetric upper eyelid ptosis (droopy eyelid) which is related to muscle, not skin. See an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation and possible eyelid ptosis repair. See following video and link too.
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December 5, 2021
Answer: Eyelid ptosis persists after upper blepharoplasty You have asymmetric upper eyelid ptosis (droopy eyelid) which is related to muscle, not skin. See an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation and possible eyelid ptosis repair. See following video and link too.
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Answer: Asymmetry after blepharoplasty Your problem was commonly seen when blepharoplasty was a routine skin and fat removal. Without an in person consultation and records from the previous surgeon it would be not particularly useful to speculate. It is often correctable by restoring fat to the upper eyelid
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Answer: Asymmetry after blepharoplasty Your problem was commonly seen when blepharoplasty was a routine skin and fat removal. Without an in person consultation and records from the previous surgeon it would be not particularly useful to speculate. It is often correctable by restoring fat to the upper eyelid
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December 5, 2021
Answer: When your lids cover your pupils as your did pre-op, and throw in a wide upper crease, it shouts ptosis and requires more than just a skin excision. You can get a more alert look by first getting a visual field exam and if you have obscured visual fields, your insurance will help cover the ptosis procedure where your lids are elevated with sutures. If your surgeon is a boarded plastic or oculoplastic surgeon, you should be able to go back with your concerns armed with the opinions you received here.
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December 5, 2021
Answer: When your lids cover your pupils as your did pre-op, and throw in a wide upper crease, it shouts ptosis and requires more than just a skin excision. You can get a more alert look by first getting a visual field exam and if you have obscured visual fields, your insurance will help cover the ptosis procedure where your lids are elevated with sutures. If your surgeon is a boarded plastic or oculoplastic surgeon, you should be able to go back with your concerns armed with the opinions you received here.
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